Spring is here and it's time to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. After a long winter, there's nothing better than sipping on a refreshing drink while enjoying the sunshine. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with a delicious and easy-to-make pineapple iced tea!   Pineapple is a tropical fruit...

The Ultimate List of Tea Facts You Need to Know How much do you really know about tea? You might know that some teas are made with gold or  even poop — gasp! — and that High Tea is a low-class ritual. But did you know that some teas can be stored for 50 years or that there are creatures...

Everything You Need to Know About Authentic Matcha It feels like everywhere you turn there is some new popular latte, dessert, or power health bowl infused with matcha-this or matcha-that. What started out as a healthy and historical drink has turned into the latest trend-gone-viral. Before matcha found its way into the mainstream hands of health enthusiasts, culinary chefs, and...

Winter can be a beautiful season with its snowy landscapes, cozy fires, and warm blankets. However, for many people, the shorter days, longer nights, and colder temperatures can lead to a condition commonly known as the "winter blues." Symptoms of the winter blues may include feelings of sadness, lack of energy, and a general sense of malaise.  Fortunately, there are...

Strange and Creative Ways To Make Your Tea Better Have you ever put a strange ingredient in your tea? The typical milk and sugar are great compliments but super basic. You might even add citrus, ginger, mint, or herbs as a welcome spin on your ordinary cuppa.  But, you want something more — something that pushes your regular cup of...

The Important Truth You Need to Know About The Microwave Tea Study Do you remember reading about making tea in your microwave? — And how it’s healthier for you? The year was 2017, and every website concerned with tea and health formed a strong opinion about Dr. Quan Vuong and his shocking study. You found yourself standing firm on one...

February is here, and it is time to celebrate love! Yes, you heard it right, the month of February is associated with the most romantic holiday of the year - Valentine's Day.Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on February 14th and is a day to express love and affection towards our significant others, friends, and family. The day is named after...

The Truth About Good and Bad Decaf Teas Decaffeinating tea leaves can be tricky. There are four common ways that caffeine is removed from tea — and unfortunately, some of these methods involve chemicals that aren’t so great for your health.  It’s good to know these four popular methods so you know what to look for in quality decaf tea...

The Benefits of Drinking Blooming Tea and Less Caffeine People love their coffee, and many times they're not even drinking it for the taste as much as for the "jump-start" they get during the day.  The US FDA states the average amount of caffeine consumed in the United States is approximately 300 mg per person per day. Caffeine is a naturally...

The Most Unique Ways People Drink Tea Around The World By Erika Robertson Do you ever think about breaking the rules when you make tea? For you, tea is about precision and exactness — the right temperature, the perfect amount of tea leaves — but sometimes the rules of tea are supposed to be broken. Would you ever steep green...

5 Powerful Reasons to Switch From Coffee To Tea When it comes to antioxidants or anti-cancer properties, you almost can’t go wrong by drinking either coffee or tea. But you may want to transition to tea for its unique benefits. Maybe you’re tired of caffeine withdrawals, or maybe you want to keep your acid reflux in check.  But, you want...

How to Change the Way You See Tea Do you ever wonder why Americans drink so much coffee? If tea is the most popular beverage in the world, why is it so unpopular in the United States?  85% of tea enjoyed by Americans is iced tea. But hot tea is not a hot commodity — why? It turns out America’s...

Authentic Tea Rituals From the Best Tea Drinkers Do you know which country drinks the most tea in the world? If you guessed China, you are correct! China is the largest producer of tea in the world — they are also the birthplace of tea. They drink about 1.6 billion pounds of tea a year, which is so much more...

5 Important Factors that Make Your Tea Taste Dreadful Are you doing everything you can to make sure you’re enjoying your tea the way it was meant to be enjoyed? Tea is sensitive and small differences can make your tea taste incredible or make it undrinkable.  Are you making your tea the right way? You might be steeping your tea...

The Truth About the Water You Make Your Tea With Do you ever think about the water you use to make your tea? You have quality tea and teaware, but you haven’t put much thought into the water. If you go through all of the trouble to measure out your tea leaves and make sure your teaware is spotless, you...

Outstanding Cozy Teas That Make the Season Rich and Vibrant What are your favorite flavors during winter? Spices — like cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and clove — add a special warmth to desserts, dishes, and tea. And ripened fruits of the season — like pears and pomegranate — sing alongside the pungent aromas of orange and citrus.  Winter-inspired teas feature some...

The Best Tested Material To Replace Your Porcelain Teaware Are you concerned about products and teaware that are made in China? Should you be?  When it comes to clothing, jewelry, and even food, there is a lot of debate and opinions about whether or not it’s safe to buy items made in China. Making products overseas lowers prices for you...

3 Jubilant And Festive Holiday Tea Parties They'll Love Have you ever thrown a holiday tea party? Afternoon tea and high tea parties put a spin on the same-old holiday gathering — You might even want to consider adding it to your list of traditional annual holiday events!  Learn tips and tricks for hosting three different themed holiday tea parties...

Special Tea Presents For Everyone On Your Gift List The holidays are here! It’s time for festive gift wrapping and obligatory family gatherings. But, guess what? It’s also time for tea!  As a tea lover, you know it’s always a good time to have tea — this is even more true during the holidays. And it’s also the perfect time...

5 Astonishing Ways You are Ruining Your Healthy Tea You know that tea and health go hand in hand. You drink green tea every day to help boost your wellness. Or you might indulge in an afternoon pot of black tea with a splash of milk — and maybe a little honey or sugar.  Either way, you do your best...